Kix PattersonThe Unicorn Frappuccino: A MistakeThis past week, Starbucks launched a new drink that instantly became a hit. This new drink, called the Unicorn, was a sweet and sour…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Kix PattersonThe Coffee MemeUpdate (Monday April 24, 2017 @ 8:05PM): So a funny thing occurred exactly two weeks from the posting of this article, the post went viral…Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017
Kix PattersonThe 10:45 Coffee ClubRecently, I covered a new branch of the coffee-lover’s audience in a live-tweet event. This group of middle-aged men gather daily in a…Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017
Kix Patterson5 Barista-Approved “Secret Menu” DrinksEvery Starbucks barista understands the horror of the “secret menu.” The idea of customizing a drink to make it taste similar to a favorite…Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017
Kix Patterson5 Things That Make a Barista’s Eyes Roll (◔_◔)As baristas, we often encounter situations with customers that can be, well, annoying. Today, I want to recap 5 of the most annoying things…Feb 26, 2017Feb 26, 2017
Kix Patterson“Can I Get a uhhhhhhh…..”The world of coffee drinks can be hard to master. “Espresso, Ristretto, Cappuccino, what does that even mean?” you may ask. Today, I want…Feb 14, 2017Feb 14, 2017
Kix PattersonFive Ways People Ruin Coffee…This week’s blog comes in a video form! Hope you enjoy.Feb 6, 2017Feb 6, 2017
Kix PattersonMy Hipster InspirationsThe coffee business reaches all walks of life, from the Average Joe (pun not intended,) to the Hardcore Caffeine Junky. This makes it…Jan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017